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Harry Palmer’s canal eccentric archaeology

Harry Palmer’s canal eccentric archaeology

The Siren (in which this excerpt is taken from) About Harry Palmer Harry Palmer is an eccentric archaeologist who has, for many years, actively explored places, spaces and people, circumstances and situations. From early work from the mid 1990s as a reverse pedestrian world record attemptee, through to conversations with Catfish specimen masters and friendships with allotment champions, Mr Palmer has taken it upon himself to joyfully roam and enquire (within) here on planet earth for a sustained period since his birth… Harry is the co-founder and research editor-in-chief of The Eccentric City newspaper – the world’s first dedicated eccentric tabloid newspaper Forthcoming events: Eccentric Treasure Hunt across Birmingham (UK). Also, touring talks and visits. For more information and updates www.eccentriccity.co.uk Harry Palmer’s Life and times of a Submerging Artist 1990-2009 pending www.harrypalmer.co.uk

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Cock out — Eccentric City 3

Cock out — Eccentric City 3

Birmingham-based wonder Harry Palmer announces the launch of the third (issue k/3) Eccentric City newspaper. The paper — the World’s First Eccentric Tabloid — will “preview, present and promote the nuances of personal and creative pursuits, interests and fascinations”. “18 months in the making. 40 pages never-before-read-or-seen articles in tabloid hardcopy. Global eccentric perspectives emerging… Where else could you read about: Bob King. The Famous One Legged Acrobat… UK’s famous contemporary inventor John Ward interviewed… Crypto-taxidermy and outrageous Darwin mockery aka ‘The Squire’ Sheep disguised as cameras… A Fatal balloon duel. £1 Arts Commission scheme documentation. Durational reading in public places causing concern… Travelling tips for female solo adventurers and those who want to hitch-hike… Spam. The Birdman of Hawkesley. Industrial food fit for human consumption… Audio autography. Modified toys as musical instruments. A postman’s diary… Bus routes that are used as artistic investigation and celebration… The Eccentric City Auction and Prize Draw. Tea with the Mayor of Happiness and The Butler of Joy. Nettle Beer and the truth behind liberation and commoning…” There’s also a spangly new website — at eccentriccity.co.uk of course — which alongside new news, and ways to get the paper,  has the previous two...

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